Jacques Ibert ： Jeux

Ibert’s Jeux is a chamber work distinguished by light-footed gestures and witty dialogue. It creates a contrast between bright, buoyant passages and moments in which the movement of the sound is restrained, while maintaining an overall sense of freedom and nimble flow. Highlights include the changing character of the sonority as short motifs are passed between the parts, as well as the subtle shadows that emerge amid the finely detailed motion. In performance, identify the role of each voice and clarify the distance between melody and accompaniment rather than simply equalizing the dynamics. Avoid rushing the lightness, and listen carefully to rests and lingering resonance so that the playful colors and refined rhythmic character come vividly to life.